Maryland law punishes a perpetrator of cyberbullying with up to one year in prison and this.
What is a fine? (up to $500)
100
It is something that can suffer due to the child's unwillingness to attend school and poor attendance.
What is his/her grades?
100
The use of a camera to record the bully attack which includes slapping ,hitting ,kicking of the victim.
What is happy-slapping?
100
Only 1 in 10 victims will do this to a parent or trusted adult.
What is inform or confide in about being harassed?
100
Nearly 43% of children have been this online.
What is bullied?
200
Out of 50, ONLY 19 of these include cyberbullying in their bullying laws.
What are the states?
200
This is a sad effect of online bullying when a child feels alone or without friends.
What is loneliness or isolation?
200
Tricking someone into revealing personal information then sharing it with others.
What is trickery?
200
This device is the most common medium for cyberbullying, with over 80% of teens owning one.
What is a cell phone?
200
50% of cyberbullies report doing it for this reason.
What is for fun?
300
As of right now, the states that punish cyberbullying classify the crime as this this, which is less severe than a felony.
What is a misdemeanor?
300
When a child or teen is bullied online, he or she is at an increased risk of trying these harmful habits.
What is drinking alcohol or smoking?
300
Online fights usually through emails, instant messaging or chat rooms where angry and rude comments are exchanged.
What is flaming?
300
Percentage of students report seeing frequent bullying online.
What is 70 percent?
300
It's always best to report cyberbullying immediately. This is one way to report it so you don't have to fear being a tattle tale.
What is anonymously?
400
Cell phones, tablets, etc. cause new problems regarding the legal system now. The laws have not caught up with this yet.
What is technology?
400
As if today's society didn't put enough pressures on teens, cyberbullying can also lower this in a child. It is also Abraham's fourth level on his pyramid of needs.
What is self-esteem?
400
Creating a false screen name or email to impersonate a victim while posting rude and hurtful comments.
What is impersonation?
400
Percentage of bullies that claim they are doing it for fun.
What is 50%
400
This is who is responsible for monitoring the online activities to catch cyberbullying before it gets too far.
Who are the parents?
500
These are the three terms/prohibited behaviors covered in Maryland's anti-bullying laws.
What are bullying, harassment, and intimidation?
500
This is the most unfortunate consequence of cyberbullying that children and teens resort to when they feel there are no other options.
What is suicide?
500
Repeatedly sending malicious messages to someone online.
What is harassment?
500
Who are twice as likely to be the victims not the perpetrators.
What are girls?
500
This is a great way to reach a lot of students at one time and inform them on stopping bullies and helping a friend in need. They are generally held in the gym or cafeteria.